Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Richard Hamilton, ink, 1967
Untitled, by Richard Hamilton, ink, 1967

Untitled is an ink print by Richard Hamilton. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Richard Hamilton's 1967 screenprint, Untitled, is a portrait of a man in a suit and hat. The work is characteristic of Hamilton's exploration of everyday imagery.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man with a serious expression, holding an unidentified object. The background is a blurred, multicolored environment, suggesting a busy setting.

Technique & Style

Hamilton employed screenprinting to achieve a loose, layered effect. The resulting image has a spontaneous, snapshot-like quality, with smudged colors and rough textures.

History & Provenance

Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Hamilton was a key figure in early pop art, having created influential works such as Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing? (1956).

Artist & collection

Portrait of Richard Hamilton

Artist

Richard Hamilton

Richard William Hamilton (24 February 1922 – 13 September 2011) was an English painter and collage artist.

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